Flagship Program
The Leadership Spokane program is an intensive, 10-month commitment to personal growth, professional development and community service. Participants gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a citizen-leader and explore the tenets of servant leadership. At the same time, they develop a broad knowledge of the Spokane community and key issues facing the region. This knowledge is put into practice throughout the program through tours and community service activities. Finally, participants build a strong local network while also learning to create a personal leadership vision and a plan to achieve it.
Thank you for your interest in our Leadership Spokane Flagship program.
We are no longer accepting applications at this time. Applications for the Class of 2027 will open in January 2026.
Don't want to wait? Check out our 509 Focus Program here!
Mission Statement
We are a catalyst - educating and uniting diverse, collaborative leaders to ensure a vibrant Spokane.
How do we define leadership?
Leadership is the ability to inspire others to achieve a common goal, the outcome of which is greater than what they would have otherwise been able to accomplish.
Topics covered during the course of the program include:
- Servant Leadership
- Regional Economy
- Healthy Community
- Human Needs
- Media and Communication
- Intercultural Competence
- Education
- Governance
- The Arts
- Community Involvement
Benefits
- Community Immersion Experience - Acquire relevant understanding of our community
- Identify opportunities, and increase problem solving skills
- Acquire diversity and cross-cultural competency
- Learn how to set community examples and standards
- Learn "life-long" leadership skills for your professional and personal life
- Improve team building and communication skills
- Learn about practical leadership skills
- Build confidence, self-esteem and enhance social skills through peer-to-peer learning
- Obtain Servant Leadership skills
- Participate in a strong alumni association
- Build relationships across business sectors and differences
